Defend Your Drains

10/08/2026

Your kitchen sink is one of the most used drains. The biggest offenders are grease, cooking oils, and food scraps.
Visit www.DefendYourDrains.com to learn about other common offenders and find alternatives that help protect your drain

10/07/2026

Do you have cooking oil and grease that you're pouring down the sink?

​DON'T! ❌️❌️

Even with hot water, grease will stick to your plumbing where you can't see, leading to future headaches.
​Skip the hassle and throw it in the trash instead! 🗑

10/07/2026

The Dallas Grease Abatement Program helps prevent sewer blockages by providing residents with free grease bags. All Dallas public libraries offer them, making it easy to collect and dispose of used cooking oil safely. Pick one up at your local branch.

10/05/2026

Our hungry drop‑off cages are always ready for leftover cooking oil. If you have cooking oil to recycle, come feed your local drop‑off cage.
Visit www.DefendYourDrains.com to find the nearest location.

10/01/2026

Using too much drain cleaner can damage your pipes and wastewater system. Always follow the recommended amount on the label to safely clear clogs and protect your drains. Visit DefendYourDrains.com to read more tips and find local free resources.

09/29/2026

Hey y’all, this is a friendly reminder that Medicine Take Back is happening next month on October 24. To plan ahead, you can dispose of unused medications at a Walgreens kiosk. Visit bit.ly/WalgreensDisposalKiosk to find the closest location to you.

09/28/2026

Cooking oil may seem harmless, but it hardens inside pipes and causes blockages that lead to costly repairs. Keep it out of your drains by recycling used cooking oil at a drop‑off location. Visit DefendYourDrains.com to find a site near you.

09/28/2026

Items like wipes and paper towels do not break down in the system and can cause costly clogs. Follow proper flushing habits to help protect your home and our wastewater infrastructure.

09/27/2026

No TP? Don't stress, but definitely don't flush! If you are using paper towels or facial tissues as a backup, drop them straight into the trash can instead of the toilet. Remember, only the 3 Ps belong in the bowl: P*e, P**p, and (TOILET) Paper.

09/21/2026